Jennings Handicap
| Restricted stakes race | |
| Location | Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel, Maryland, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1923 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | www |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1 miles (8 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old & up |
| Weight | Assigned |
| Purse | $75,000 |
The Jennings Handicap is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Laurel Park Racecourse in Laurel, Maryland. Raced in December each year, it is open to horses age three and older that are registered Maryland-breds and is contested on dirt over a distance of 1 mile (8 furlongs).
Prior to 1993, the race alternated locations between Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The race has been run at four different distances: 1+1⁄8 miles, 1+1⁄16 miles, 1 mile, and 6 furlongs.[1]
The race was named in honor of who was one of Maryland's all-time great horsemen. His Glengar Farm was located six miles from "Old Hilltop" (Pimlico Race Course) on Smith Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. Jennings achieved national prominence in the late 19th century. Among his good horses was 1887 Preakness Stakes winner Dunboyne, whom he bred, owned and trained. His heritage continued through his grandson, U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Henry S. Clark, regarded by many as the dean of Maryland horse trainers.[2]
Records[]
Speed record:
- 1+1⁄8 miles - 1:48.40 - Include (2001)
- 1+1⁄16 miles - 1:42.20 - Amber Hawk (1972)
Most wins by a horse:
- 4 - (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- 3 - Little Bold John (1987, 1988 & 1989)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 5 - Donnie Miller Jr. (1983, 1986, 1987, 1988 & 1989)
Most wins by a trainer:
- 4 - (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- 3 - (1987, 1988 & 1989)
Winners of the Jennings Handicap since 1923[]
| Yr |
Winner |
Age |
Jockey |
Trainer |
Owner |
Dist. (Miles) |
Time |
Purse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cordmaker | 6 | Victor Carrasco | Rodney Jenkins | Hillwood Stable, LLC | 1 mile | 1:39.70 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Tattooed | 6 | Angel Cruz | Timothy Keefe | Ken Holt & Palumbo Racing | 1 mile | 1:37.46 | $100,000 |
| 2020 | Alwaysmining | 4 | Julian Pimentel | Kelly Rubley | Runnymede Racing | 1 mile | 1:37.35 | $100,000 |
| 2019 | Alwaysmining | 3 | Julian Pimentel | Kelly Rubley | Runnymede Racing | 1 mile | 1:35.84 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | Cordmaker | 4 | Alex Citron | Rodney Jenkins | Hillwood Stable | 1 mile | 1:35.84 | $75,000 |
| 2017 | John Jones | 6 | Edgar Prado | Lacey Gaudet | Matthew Schera | 1 mile | 1:36.36 | $75,000 |
| 2016 | John Jones | 5 | Luis Garcia | Lacey Gaudet | Matthew Schera | 1 mile | 1:36.34 | $75,000 |
| 2015 | Noteworthy Peach | 3 | J. Toledo | Gary Capuano | Non Stop Stable | 1 mile | 1:37.20 | $60,000 |
| 2014 | Eighttofasttocatch | 8 | Forest Boyce | Tim Keefe | Sylvia Heft | 1 mile | 1:36.70 | $125,000 |
| 2013 | Eighttofasttocatch | 7 | Forest Boyce | Tim Keefe | Sylvia Heft | 1 mile | 1:36.76 | $100,000 |
| 2012 | Eighttofasttocatch | 6 | Sheldon Russell | Tim Keefe | Sylvia Heft | 1 mile | 1:36.86 | $100,000 |
| 2011 | Eighttofasttocatch | 5 | Sheldon Russell | Tim Keefe | Sylvia Heft | 1 mile | 1:35.76 | $75,000 |
| 2010 | No Race | - | No Race | No Race | No Race | no race | 0:00.00 | no race |
| 2009 | Regal Solo | 4 | Jeremy Rose | Damon Dilodovico | Alvin M. Lapidus | 1+1⁄8 | 1:53.06 | $75,000 |
| 2008 | Broadway Producer | 5 | Dale Beckner | John Terranova | Sovereign Stable | 1+1⁄16 | 1:43.73 | $75,000 |
| 2007 | Digger | 3 | Horacio Karamonos | Richard Dutrow Jr. | Robert A. Urrutia | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.40 | $75,000 |
| 2006 | Easy Red | 4 | Steve D. Hamilton | James W. Murphy | Dumbarton Farm | 1+1⁄8 | 1:54.80 | $75,000 |
| 2005 | Cherokee's Boy | 5 | Travis Dunkelberger | Phillip Capuano | Dave Picarello | 1+1⁄8 | 1:52.40 | $75,000 |
| 2004 | Aggadan | 5 | Ariel E. Smith | Richard Dutrow Jr. | Sanford Goldfarb | 1+1⁄8 | 1:52.80 | $100,000 |
| 2003 | Pickupspeed | 6 | Ryan Fogelsonger | Sondra D. Bender | 1+1⁄8 | 1:52.00 | $100,000 | |
| 2002 | Include | 5 | Mario Pino | Bud Delp | Brereton C. Jones | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.40 | $100,000 |
| 2001 | Include | 4 | Chris McCarron | Bud Delp | Brereton C. Jones | 1+1⁄8 | 1:48.40 | $100,000 |
| 2000 | Crosspatch | 6 | Frank A. Bonsal Jr. | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.60 | $100,000 | ||
| 1999 | Praise Heaven | 7 | Louis Jay Ulman | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $100,000 | ||
| 1998 | Testafly | 4 | Nixon Asomani | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $100,000 | ||
| 1997 | Mary's Buckaroo | 6 | Jackson Bryer | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.00 | $100,000 | ||
| 1996 | Say Capp | 5 | Germania Farms | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $100,000 | ||
| 1995 | Tidal Surge | 5 | Timothy F. Ritchey | Buddy Cox | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.20 | $100,000 | |
| 1994 | Taking Risks | 4 | Mark Johnston | King T. Leatherbury | Riley Mangum | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.40 | $100,000 |
| 1993 | Forry Cow How | 5 | J.W.Y. "Duck" Martin | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.00 | $100,000 | ||
| 1992 | Valley Crossing | 4 | Edgar Prado | Richard W. Small | Rockin' River Ranch | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $100,000 |
| 1991 | Reputed Testamony | 4 | Denny Emerson | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | $100,000 | ||
| 1990 | Silano | 6 | Edgar Prado | Constance Capuano | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | $100,000 | |
| 1989 | Little Bold John | 7 | Donnie Miller Jr. | Jack Owens | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.20 | $100,000 | |
| 1988 | Little Bold John | 6 | Donnie Miller Jr. | Jack Owens | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.40 | $100,000 | |
| 1987 | Little Bold John | 5 | Donnie Miller Jr. | Jack Owens | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.20 | $81,250 | |
| 1986 | Majestic Solo | - | Donnie Miller Jr. | Robert L. Adams | Not Found | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.40 | $62,300 |
| 1985 | Count My Love | 5 | Chris Antley | Quality Hill Stable | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | $62,000 | |
| 1984 | A Magic Spray | 5 | Alberto Delgado | Adelaide Poore Bolte | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $62,300 | |
| 1983 | 4 | Donnie Miller Jr. | Stephen E. Quick | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $62,300 | ||
| 1982 | Tim Tamber | 4 | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.80 | $62,000 | |||
| 1981 | Gasp | 7 | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.40 | $62,000 | |||
| 1980 | Bold Josh | 5 | R. B. Gilbert | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.20 | $62,000 | ||
| 1979 | What a Gent | 5 | Earlie Fires | John C. Wozneski | A. J. Wozneski | 1+1⁄8 | 1:50.60 | $62,000 |
| 1978 | Resound | 5 | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.20 | $48,750 | |||
| 1977 | Resound | 4 | Johnny Adams | Judith H. Zouck | Judith H. Zouck | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.40 | $48,750 |
| 1977 | Splitting Headache | 6 | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.00 | $48,750 | |||
| 1976 | Northerly | 4 | Ron Turcotte | Pancho Martin | Sigmund Sommer | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.20 | $62,000 |
| 1975 | Christopher R. | 4 | William J. Passmore | 1+1⁄8 | 1:52.20 | $48,750 | ||
| 1975 | Sherby | 4 | Chuck Baltazar | 1+1⁄8 | 1:51.60 | $48,750 | ||
| 1974 | Northern Fling | 4 | 1+1⁄8 | 1:49.40 | $60,000 | |||
| 1973 | North Sea | 4 | Alfred G. Vanderbilt II | 1+1⁄16 | 1:42.40 | $35,250 | ||
| 1972 | Amber Hawk | 4 | Barry Alberts | James P. Simpson | Richard S. Reynolds Jr. | 1+1⁄16 | 1:42.20 | $36,000 |
| 1971 | Laplander | 4 | Buckingham Farm | 1+1⁄16 | 1:44.40 | $36,000 | ||
| 1970 | Berkley Prince | 4 | 1+1⁄16 | 1:44.00 | $36,000 | |||
| 1969 | Promise | 4 | Bobby Ussery | 1+1⁄16 | 1:43.20 | $35,000 | ||
| 1968 | Rock Talk | 4 | Chuck Baltazar | Mrs. Milton Erlanger | 1+1⁄16 | 1:44.20 | $28,000 | |
| 1967 | Bonny Johnny | - | James P. Simpson | Richard S. Reynolds Jr. | 1+1⁄16 | 1:44.40 | $28,000 | |
| 1966 | Duc de Great | - | Chuck Baltazar | 1+1⁄8 | 1:52.00 | $28,000 | ||
| 1965 | Air Spun | - | Chuck Baltazar | Brook Price | 1+1⁄16 | 1:46.20 | $29,000 | |
| 1964 | Bonny Johnny | - | 1+1⁄16 | 1:46.40 | $29,000 | |||
| 1963 | Half Breed | - | Wayne Chambers | 1+1⁄16 | 1:43.40 | $29,000 | ||
| 1962 | Nickel Boy | - | 1+1⁄16 | 1:48.00 | $28,000 | |||
| 1959 | - 1962 | - | no races | no races | no races | no race | 0:00.00 | no race |
| 1958 | Madok | - | Steve Brooks | 1+1⁄8 | 1:53.40 | $12,000 | ||
| 1949 | - 1957 | - | no races | no races | no races | no race | 0:00.00 | no race |
| 1948 | Nathaniel | - | Arnold Kirkland | 6 fur. | 1:11.20 | $10,000 | ||
| 1947 | Pep Well | - | Albert Snider | Jimmy Jones | Calumet Farm | 6 fur. | 1:12.40 | $10,000 |
| 1946 | New Moon | - | 6 fur. | 1:12.60 | $10,000 | |||
| 1945 | Director J. E. | - | 6 fur. | 1:11.00 | $10,000 | |||
| 1944 | Sollure | - | 6 fur. | 1:11.80 | $10,000 | |||
| 1943 | no race | - | no races | no races | no races | no race | 0:00.00 | no race |
| 1942 | Ocean Blue | - | John J. Jones | Crispin Oglebay | 6 fur. | 1:10.80 | $6,000 | |
| 1941 | Handy Tom | - | John Harrell | 6 fur. | 1:11.40 | $6,000 | ||
| 1940 | Battle Jack | - | 6 fur. | 1:11.40 | $6,000 | |||
| 1939 | Rough Time | - | Hilton Dabson | 6 fur. | 1:12.00 | $6,000 | ||
| 1938 | Preeminent | - | 6 fur. | 1:11.80 | $3,000 | |||
| 1933 | - 1937 | - | no races | no races | no races | no race | 0:00.00 | no race |
| 1932 | Sun Meadow | - | 6 fur. | 1:12.00 | $5,000 | |||
| 1931 | Ladder | - | Louis Schaefer | 6 fur. | 1:11.60 | $5,000 | ||
| 1930 | Balko | - | John Bejshak | 6 fur. | 1:11.80 | $10,000 | ||
| 1929 | Bobashela | - | 6 fur. | 1:14.80 | $9,500 | |||
| 1928 | Princess Tina | - | 6 fur. | 1:14.20 | $9,500 | |||
| 1927 | Single Foot | - | Louis Schaefer | 6 fur. | 1:14.20 | $10,000 | ||
| 1926 | Noah | - | 6 fur. | 1:12.80 | $10,000 | |||
| 1925 | - | 6 fur. | 1:12.80 | $9,500 | ||||
| 1924 | Shuffle Along | - | 6 fur. | 1:11.80 | $9,000 | |||
| 1923 | Dinna Care | - | Clarence Kummer | 6 fur. | 1:11.60 | $8,000 |
See also[]
- Jennings Handicap top three finishers
- Laurel Park Racecourse
References[]
Categories:
- Open middle distance horse races
- Restricted stakes races in the United States
- 1923 establishments in Maryland
- Laurel Park Racecourse
- Horse races in Maryland
- Recurring sporting events established in 1923